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How to Report a Scam in United Kingdom
Europe
Action Fraud is the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) handles financial services fraud. Reports go to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.
Additional Reporting Resources
📝 What to Include in Your Report
The more detail you provide, the better chance law enforcement has of tracking down scammers. Include:
✓ Date and time of the scam contact or transaction
✓ Scammer's name, phone number, email address, or social media profile
✓ Website URLs or app names used by the scammer
✓ Amount of money lost and payment method used
✓ Screenshots of conversations, emails, or messages
✓ Bank account details if provided by scammer (for wire fraud)
✓ Cryptocurrency wallet addresses if used
✓ Any physical addresses provided by the scammer
✓ How you initially came into contact with the scammer
✓ Whether you know other victims of the same scammer
🚨 Immediate Steps (Do This Now)
- 1. Stop all payments immediately — do not send more money to "recover" what you lost.
- 2. Contact your bank or payment provider to attempt to reverse or stop any transactions.
- 3. Change passwords for any accounts the scammer may have accessed.
- 4. Block the scammer on all platforms and do not respond to further contact.
- 5. File this report with the agency above.
- 6. Report to local police if the amount is significant.
- 7. Save all evidence before the scammer can delete their accounts.
International Reporting (For Cross-Border Scams)
Many scams originate overseas. Report to these international resources in addition to your national agency: